Discount Build is a building and hardware supplier in KwaMhlanga. Discount Build is part of the E.H. Hassim Group and is in the process of expanding its footprint country-wide. It was a vision for the director to completely change the current business model. Employed to create structure and turn the business into a profitable entity with a strong brand to expand in other locations.This business was a huge challenge to fix over a very short period of time. ROLE:• Analyse the… Show more Discount Build is a building and hardware supplier in KwaMhlanga. Discount Build is part of the E.H. Hassim Group and is in the process of expanding its footprint country-wide. It was a vision for the director to completely change the current business model. Employed to create structure and turn the business into a profitable entity with a strong brand to expand in other locations.This business was a huge challenge to fix over a very short period of time. ROLE:• Analyse the business for its strengths and weaknesses and look for opportunities and threats.• Responsible for smooth day-to-day operations of the business.• Writing and implementing of procedures specific to this business.• Lead the team by developing competent and motivated people.• Stock control and stocktake management.• Increase sales and profitability.ACCOMPLISHMENTS: ✓ Realigned the business through a well-planned revamp.✓ Created a completely new brand which produced a 42% sales growth over the past 9 months. ✓ Changed the visual representation of Discount Build into a strong clear brand.✓ Created a well defined vision and mission statement.✓ The business is now running very profitably with highly motivated and more responsible staff. Report to the owner – Zunaid Tayob. Show less

Kolo Building Supplies is an independent building and hardware outlet 37 km from Jane Furse in Limpopo. ROLE:• Research and investigate innovate ways of improving the business.• Realign the company to a more structured plan.• Improve sales and profitability.ACCOMPLISHMENTS: ✓ Significant improvements in sales and margin.✓Tremendous improvement in operations with healthy returns.I am still involved on a consultative & advisory capacity mentoring… Show more Kolo Building Supplies is an independent building and hardware outlet 37 km from Jane Furse in Limpopo. ROLE:• Research and investigate innovate ways of improving the business.• Realign the company to a more structured plan.• Improve sales and profitability.ACCOMPLISHMENTS: ✓ Significant improvements in sales and margin.✓Tremendous improvement in operations with healthy returns.I am still involved on a consultative & advisory capacity mentoring the owner and staff.Report to owner - Michael Kolo Show less

Founded 1 September 1979, Rakgoadi Progressive Bakery supply and produce healthy loaves of bread to the community. Situated in Jane Furse, the bakery has become a pillar to the community.ROLE:• Research and amend standards and procedures in operations, sales and marketing, logistics, administrations and financial departments.• Refine logistics and recommend lucrative suggestions.• Improve sales and profitability of the company• Drive results through an increase of… Show more Founded 1 September 1979, Rakgoadi Progressive Bakery supply and produce healthy loaves of bread to the community. Situated in Jane Furse, the bakery has become a pillar to the community.ROLE:• Research and amend standards and procedures in operations, sales and marketing, logistics, administrations and financial departments.• Refine logistics and recommend lucrative suggestions.• Improve sales and profitability of the company• Drive results through an increase of strategic creative marketing.ACCOMPLISHMENTS:✓ The business has shown immense sales and profit increases. I am still involved on a consultative & advisory capacity.Report to owner - Frank Matlala Show less

Jane Furse Builders Supply is a leading hardware and building supplier in the Sekhukhune area of Limpopo. ROLE:• Fully responsible for the running the hardware store. • Responsible for accurate inventory and productivity levels.• Lead the operational success for JFBS.• Plan and execute strategies to improve functionality of JFBS.• Create,maintain and communicate a value proposition for the business.• Research, write and implement strategies and procedures for… Show more Jane Furse Builders Supply is a leading hardware and building supplier in the Sekhukhune area of Limpopo. ROLE:• Fully responsible for the running the hardware store. • Responsible for accurate inventory and productivity levels.• Lead the operational success for JFBS.• Plan and execute strategies to improve functionality of JFBS.• Create,maintain and communicate a value proposition for the business.• Research, write and implement strategies and procedures for this business.• Motivate and create a sense of value amongst staff and management.ACCOMPLISHMENTS:✓ As Operations Executive, daily turnovers increased 30% year on year. ✓ Developed & mentored 6 executives to run the branch with 200 highly motived staff members. ✓ Leadership resulted in JFBS being the flagship store within the Essential Group.✓ Created a trusted view of the brand in the mind of the consumers and prospective clients.✓ Was therefore appointed as a National Executive Member of the Essential Group representing all members in the areaReported to owner - Muneer Essa Show less

Shelvcraft is a well-known shelving company that provides shelving solutions to the wholesale and retail sector.ROLE:• Assist in improving operations.• Develop models to increase production capacity.• Assist in implementing their new strategy and procurement policy. • Create,maintain and communicate a value proposition for the business.ACCOMPLISHMENTS: ✓ Success within this business lead me to JFBS.Reported to the owner - Anver Essa.

Contract Marketing was a retail business that supplied to the major retail outlets.ROLE:• Managed all aspects of this wholesale and retail business.• Manage salas, administration, finance, operations, warehousing and distribution• Manage of three independent branches.ACCOMPLISHMENTS: ✓ Profits increased by 200% in the last year.Reported to the owner - Peter Webber

Elcom is an e-commerce purchasing company expanding its wings from United Kingdom to South African countries. ROLE:• Manage South African operations.• Analyse, improve and report to London head office.• Project management.• Business analysis & consultancy to African countries.ACCOMPLISHMENTS: ✓ Implemented enhancements and positive amendments to the system.Report to MD in London - Michael Templeman.

7. SMS Computer ServiceSMS Computer Services is….ROLE:• Assist in the re-engineer of work flow processes.• Document key staff members function in the business.• Draw up Gap analysis.ACCOMPLISHMENTS: ✓ Joint collaborations pushed the business by 300% increase in profitability after the final computer solution was implemented.Report to - …..

Massmart Holdings Ltd (JSE: MSM) is a South African firm that owns local brands such as Game, Makro, Builder’s Warehouse and CBW. It is the third largest distributor of consumer goods in Africa, the largest retailer of general merchandise, liquor and home improvement equipment and wholesaler of basic foods1996 - 1997 (1 Yr.) ► Admin / Merchandise Manager ► DionROLE:• Administration.• Devise and implement standards & procedures for the buying and planning… Show more Massmart Holdings Ltd (JSE: MSM) is a South African firm that owns local brands such as Game, Makro, Builder’s Warehouse and CBW. It is the third largest distributor of consumer goods in Africa, the largest retailer of general merchandise, liquor and home improvement equipment and wholesaler of basic foods1996 - 1997 (1 Yr.) ► Admin / Merchandise Manager ► DionROLE:• Administration.• Devise and implement standards & procedures for the buying and planning decisions.1994 - 1996 (2 Yrs.) ► Rebate Project Manager ► Makro, Dion, Shield.ROLE:• Administrations and Systems• Implement in-house IT software packages to calculate rebates & advertising revenues.1990 - 1992 (2 Yrs.) ► PC Support Manager ► Makro & DionROLE:• Implemented and managed LAN.• Provided connectivity to 300 users at 11 branches.1989 - 1990 (1 Yr.) ► Regional Administration Manager & Project Manager ► Makro ROLE:• Opening the finance and IT departments for 5 new Macro stores.1. Centurion 2. Springfield 3. Edenvale 4. Woodmead 5. Wynberg (Makro Head Office)1986 - 1988 (2 Yrs.) ► Group Administration Manager ► Makro & DionROLE:• Computerise the administrations departments for 3 stores.• Work on group CAPEX & Group Expense Control.• Group Budgeting & Group Forecasting.
• Group Debtors Control.1985 - 1986 (1 Yr.) ► Administration Manager ► MakroROLE:• Computerise manual systems.• Work on CAPEX & Expense Control.• Budgeting & Forecasting.
• Debtors Control.ACCOMPLISHMENTS:✓ Implemented an in-house training program for Microsoft products used in the business. ✓ Successful management and positive track record made it possible to progress throughout different devisions of the complete Massmart Group.Report to various individuals, main contact ex Financial Manager - Colin Cocking Show less